North Coventry High School - Torch Yearbook (Pottstown, PA)

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HARRISBURG TRIP When we were freshmen, Mr. Gough, our civics teacher, and Mr. Grim, our principal, suggested that a trip to our state capital would be both educational and interesting. So, there we were at eight o'clock one cold Tuesday morning in March - the Union Township group on Mr. Clemmer's bus under the guidance of Mr. Gough, and the Norco pupils on a Yergey bus with Mr. Grim. Here is an account from the latter: From Pottstown to Reading, Mr. Grim briefed us on the history of our capital and the names of our representatives. When our civics lesson ended, we relaxed by chattering and singing. At Hershey, we waited in vain for the Clemmer bus. What could have happened? We ate lunch there, but still no second busg so, we started again towards our destination. Upon arriving at the Capitol, we went to the gallery and observed a joint session of the two houses of the Assembly. Everything was most interesting to us, especially hearing Governor Duff present his budget to the General Assembly. Near the end of the session the other group joined us, in time to hear the latter part of the Governor's speech. This is what had happened to the second bus: All went smoothly, with Mr. Gough entertaining us in his inimitable way, until we came to a detourg and then more things happened than you would believe possible. At ten o'clock the fan belt broke and we could not get another until we reached Lebanon. About a quarter of a mile outside of Palmyra, the bus broke down and we walked into the town to get something to eat and to wait for another bus. Sanders, McMullen, and Rupert tried to date waitresses and some high school girls that came along. Finally the bus arrived and we were soon in Harrisburg, where we joined our classmates. We all enjoyed a tour of the Capitol Building and grounds and the Educational Building, although we almost lost Mr. Gough in the revolving doors. A good meal about five o'clock helped us forget our fatigue. At six we started home with the Union group in a bus that looked like a cattle car. To climax the troubles of that part of the class, the lights blew out, and in the confusion Thelma fainted. Eventually, all students arrived home, worn out by the excitement of the t1'ip. But We all managed to be in school the following day to show that the members of the class of '50 had plenty of endurance.

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Class Poem fm In twelve short years our class has climbed The ladder of education, rung by rung, And now at last we've reached our goal. We're Seniors, resolute, bold, and strong. All of our teams have played the game, Whate'er the odds, with all their might. Though the score sometimes stood against us, Our players were there full of fight. Play practices, hay rides, parties, and fun- In later years all these we shall recall. 'Tis these activities that we shall miss- Those moments of joy and laughter for all. Those trips to Harrisburg and Washington- These great events will come to mind. The thrills and good times that brought us joy Next fall we shall not be able to find. We think of the patience of our teachersg How we must have filled their lives with care. They bore with us, through our growing pains, And taught us each other's burdens to share. As we look back from time to time Over that long road towards our final aim And consider the trials and struggles now past We believe that our work has not been in vain. And what of the future? many will ask. There's so much in this world that should be done. Just hold before you our motto so fine- Nothing attempted, nothing won. Ruth Gerhart

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